AAIB investigation to Piper PA-18-150, N162AW

Aircraft overturned during takeoff, off-airfield site, Isle of Mull, 25 July 2019.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 14 May 2020

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 25 July 2019
• Aircraft type: Piper PA-18-150
• Location: Private strip, Isle of Mull
• Registration: N162AW

Summary:

The aircraft had landed at a remote field site on the Isle of Mull. During preparations for departure the aircraft unexpectedly left the ground. Despite the application of full power and right aileron the aircraft rolled left, struck the ground and rolled inverted. Both occupants were uninjured.

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Piper PA-18-150, N162AW 05-20

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Published 14 May 2020